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UT San Antonio Joins Initiative to Develop New Fungal Vaccines and Diagnostics

02-05-2026:
R24 research grant is the first of its kind to be awarded to school.
Read more on utsa.edu

FEB. 7 - Mobile Food Distribution Event

02-04-2026:
Boeing is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank to host a mobile food distribution that will support up to 600 households.

Read more on safoodbank.org

San Antonio Startup Leads U.S. in Carbon Removal for Ranchers

02-03-2026:
Grassroots Carbon helps ensure that cattle don't overgraze an area, allowing more carbon to be stored in the ground.
Read more on axios.com

UT San Antonio Alumna Innovates Women’s Healthcare

02-02-2026:
Hera Biotech is focused on commercializing diagnostic technology for women.
Read more on utsa.edu

SAMSAT STEM Summer Camps

02-01-2026:
Register your child for this year's STEM Summer Camps, which will focus on esports, music tech, space exploration and robotics, among other areas.
Read more on samsat.org

Trinity University Professor Featured in National Geographic Exploration of Chewing Gum and the Brain

02-01-2026:
Story explores the cognitive effects of gum through the lens of Jennifer Mathews’ research on its cultural origins.
Read more on trinity.edu

FEB. 26: Building San Antonio's Future

02-01-2026:
Attend this event and get insights on cybersecurity and feature leaders working at the center of innovation, infrastructure and digital defense in San Antonio.

Read more on satechbloc.com

SwRI: Training Courses and FREE Online Webinars

01-31-2026:
Learn from industry R&D experts who are renowned for problem solving and providing premier services to an array of government and industry clients.
Read more on swri.org

How One Research Team is Redefining Trauma Care in Texas

01-29-2026:
Initiative funds innovative, inter-institutional research with a focus on rapidly translating discoveries into improved outcomes.
Read more on utsa.edu

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - January

01-29-2026:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Measures Thickness of Europa’s Ice Shell

01-28-2026:
Led by SwRI scientist, the Juno mission provides the first resolved subsurface measurements of the ice-encased Jovian moon.
Read more on swri.org

South Texas Tap Water Breakthrough Could Bring Down the Cost of Drug Discovery

01-28-2026:
Breakthrough can help smaller pharmaceutical companies who are often shut out of the market due to such high costs.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UT San Antonio Graduate Advances Health Research Across South Texas

01-28-2026:
Rebecca Jones has built her career on listening to communities and ensuring their voices shape the future of health research.
Read more on utsa.edu

Trinity University Professor Collaborating with SwRI for PTSD Research Study

01-27-2026:
K.C. Leong, Ph.D. and Southwest Research Institute are developing oxytocin-based therapy as a potential new option for PTSD Treatment.
Read more on trinity.edu

Studying the Chemical Miscommunication that May Lead to Obesity

01-26-2026:
UT Health San Antonio physician Marzieh Salehi, M.D. provides her insights.
Read more on tpr.org

SwRI Scientist Uses Anime for STEM Outreach

01-26-2026:
New study details SwRI’s education, outreach efforts at national anime conventions.
Read more on swri.org

JANUARY 31: Boeing Hiring Event at Port San Antonio

01-25-2026:
The company seeks to fill over two dozen positions for Electrical Aircraft Mechanics at its San Antonio location.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Dr. Walter Den Named Regents Professor by Texas A&M University System

01-22-2026:
Dr. Den oversees an innovative A&M-San Antonio water resource program.
Read more on tamusa.edu

New Study Finds that Water Makeup of Jupiter’s Galilean Moons Set at Birth

01-20-2026:
SwRI scientist contributes to findings explaining the striking difference between the large Jovian moons.
Read more on swri.org

Using 100-year-old Data to Help Predict Future Solar Cycle Activity

01-20-2026:
SwRI corrected anomalies in the historical data to allow automated comparisons.
Read more on swri.org

How UT San Antonio Expert Researchers Broke Barriers in 2025

01-18-2026:
Innovators tested novel ideas and pushed the boundaries of discovery.
Read more on utsa.edu

California-based Manufacturer Plans 500,000-SF Plant in San Antonio

01-15-2026:
Industrial Electric Manufacturing is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America.
Read more on bizjournals.com

UT San Antonio is at the Center of Advances in the Tech Ecosystem

01-15-2026:
AI, cyber and computing dominated the headlines this year both around the world and at UT San Antonio.
Read more on utsa.edu

Podcast: How AI Experts and Scientists are Collaborating to Drive Positive Health Outcomes

01-14-2026:
Listen as three UT San Antonio scientists discuss how AI and tech are converging.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio Defense Tech Startup Raises $136M

01-14-2026:
Defense Unicorns builds technologies that enable the secure delivery of software across military operations.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Girls Inc. of San Antonio: 20th Annual RockIT Into the Future Science Festival

01-13-2026:
Make plans to attend one of San Antonio’s longest-running STEM events for girls.
Read more on sanantonio.culturemap.com

SwRI Evaluates Fire Risks Associated with Solar Panel Installations

01-12-2026:
Engineers test three common racking orientations, roof assemblies to identify fire mitigation strategies.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI Upgrades Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory for Pharmaceutical R&D

01-12-2026:
NMR facility enables rapid, cost-effective analysis for drug discovery, development.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio Tech-scene Vets Team Up on Telehealth App for Mexico, South America

01-05-2026:
Tú TeleDoc was founded in early 2025 to break into the market for telemedicine.
Read more on expressnews.com

Boeing Wins $2 Billion Deal to Advance B-52 Engine Program

12-30-2025:
Much of the modernization work will be completed at Port San Antonio.
Read more on expressnews.com

San Antonio Tech Firm’s Cofounders Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 List

12-15-2025:
Maverick X develops advanced extraction solutions for critical elements.
Read more on mysanantonio.com

Jim Perschbach: San Antonio Has America’s 2nd Largest Cyber Hub

12-09-2025:
Port San Antonio's President and CEO recently sat down with KLRN to discuss the impact the Port has had on the regional economy.
Read more on youtube.com

Physicists Make Groundbreaking Discoveries, Opening New Paths to Combating Devastating Diseases

12-03-2025:
Researchers at UT San Antonio have uncovered new details about electrical signals happening within nerve cells, deepening scientists’ understanding of the brain.
Read more on utsa.edu

Salarius Pharmaceuticals to Team with Texas Biomed on Avian Flu Study

12-03-2025:
Influenza may become more challenging to treat due to emerging virus strains and mutations.
Read more on txbiomed.org

How UT San Antonio is Placing Humans at the Center of AI

12-03-2025:
For a team of researchers, AI is a problem-solving tool that can make human life better.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio Researchers Discover New Worlds Around Uncharted Stars

12-03-2025:
Team's work provides the first target for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is scheduled to launch in May 2027.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Expands High-Viscosity Flow Loop to Test Equipment Moving Heavy Oils

12-01-2025:
Upgrade offers more cost-effective and comprehensive testing.
Read more on swri.org

Drone Competition Shows How Experiential Learning Shapes San Antonio’s Future

11-30-2025:
Student drone operators analyzed performance, revised strategies, made decisions and solved problem with teammates — skills companies identify as critical.
Read more on expressnews.com

SwRI Tackles Pre-ignition Challenges in Hydrogen-fueled Engines

11-26-2025:
Ongoing stochastic pre-ignition research at SwRI leads to the development of a testing methodology for hydrogen-fueled ICEs.
Read more on swri.org

San Antonio to Host 2026 Texas Space Summit

11-24-2025:
Themed "Land Here, Go Beyond," the summit will highlight efforts to expand Texas' role in the commercial space economy.
Read more on morningstar.com

Port San Antonio Names Newest Board Member

11-20-2025:
Amanda Keammerer brings deep cyber experience and a desire to provide others with enriching educational and career opportunities.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

CORE4 STEM Marks 15 Years of Inspiring San Antonio’s Future Innovators

11-17-2025:
The two-day event is a key part of the region’s efforts to prepare the next generation of innovators.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Launches in San Antonio

11-17-2025:
Drones deliver packages weighing up to 5 pounds to customers within a radius of approximately 7 to 8 miles of the site.
Read more on bizjournals.com

SwRI Uses Machine Learning to Calibrate Emissions Control Systems Faster, More Efficiently

11-12-2025:
Machine learning framework cuts control systems calibration time from weeks to hours.
Read more on swri.org

New Industry Partnership Opens Doors for A&M–San Antonio STEM Graduate Students

11-12-2025:
Terracon, through its foundation, provides grants that support scholarships in various STEM fields.
Read more on tamusa.edu

1,000 and Counting: StandardAero Hits Another Major Milestone at Port San Antonio

11-12-2025:
Aerospace leader commemorates the delivery of its 1,000th J85-5 engine to the U.S. Air Force.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

SwRI Expands Metering Research Facility Capabilities for Hydrogen Research and Testing

11-11-2025:
Upgraded testing capabilities ensure natural gas infrastructure is compatible with hydrogen blends.
Read more on swri.org

SwRI-developed Bioreactor Replicates Versatile Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

11-10-2025:
Technology will advance tissue engineering and cell-based therapies for treatment of injuries and diseases.
Read more on eurekalert.org

Researchers Launch Nationally Recognized Center on Alzheimer’s and Aging

11-10-2025:
UT San Antonio joins the ranks of leading research institutions in the United States.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT Health San Antonio Scientist Helps Shape New TBI Guidelines

11-09-2025:
This update provides new strategies for patient follow-up care beyond the acute phase.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

New Texas Cyber Command Chief Emphasizes Cyber Education

11-09-2025:
The state has invested $135 million into both the command center and future cyber professionals.
Read more on spectrumlocalnews.com

NOV. 15: District 4 Building Futures 5K

11-09-2025:
Join us as we once again hosts the City Council District 4 Building Futures 5K; click here to register.
Read more on runsignup.com

NOV. 13: Hiring Red, White & You Career Fair

11-06-2025:
Meet with more than 100 employers looking to connect veterans, transitioning service members and their families to employment opportunities.
Read more on workforcesolutionsalamo.org

Cybersecurity Starts with Education

11-05-2025:
Port San Antonio partner CNF Technologies recently visited South San High School’s CTE–Cybersecurity students to share real-world insights into protecting digital infrastructure.
Read more on linkedin.com

CAST Schools Make Case for Connecting Students with San Antonio Employers

11-01-2025:
All of CAST’s high schools follow the same “career-connecting” roadmap.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

UT Health San Antonio recognized among nation’s top 100 oncology programs

10-31-2025:
The Mays Cancer Center ranks among the country’s most distinguished cancer centers.
Read more on utsa.edu

Grant will Fund Scholarships for Future STEM Teachers at St. Mary's University

10-28-2025:
The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship is a five-year, $750,000 grant.
Read more on stmarytx.edu

UT San Antonio Researchers are Making Gains in Understanding Chemotherapy-related Taste Loss

10-27-2025:
Loss of taste is a common side effect of chemotherapy, often leading to loss of appetite and weight loss.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI Receives $9.9 Million Contract to Assess Reliability of F-16 Landing Gear Components

10-27-2025:
Structural engineers will leverage probabilistic analysis, fatigue expertise.
Read more on swri.org

Makai Brings Hawaiian Spirit and Cyber Expertise to Port San Antonio

10-23-2025:
Firm marks the grand opening of its first Texas office.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

A&M-San Antonio Researchers Lead Statewide Effort to Tackle Childhood Obesity

10-23-2025:
School has receive funding from a grant program that supports initiatives that address health disparities among underserved populations.
Read more on tamusa.edu

UTSA Hosting Cybersecurity Virtual Training Exercise

10-22-2025:
The goal is to make sure professionals locally will be more prepared for these attacks on local businesses and community.
Read more on kens5.com

OCT. 30 FREE Community Event: Tech or Treat

10-22-2025:
Young people and their families can join in fun activities: trick-or-treating, tech demonstrations, free video gaming and more!
Read more on portsanantonio.us

Texas Cyber Command Launches at UT San Antonio

10-20-2025:
Texas Cyber Command is led by Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Timothy James White.
Read more on tpr.org

Checking in on San Antonio’s Tech Ecosystem After a Decade of Startup Week

10-20-2025:
Leaders recently reflected on what’s been achieved and what still needs to be done.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Local Inventor Aims to Change Energy Industry with New Tech for Small Wind Turbines

10-17-2025:
Dan Marsh recently launched his company, Pirate Wind Turbines.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

Cybersecurity gives UT San Antonio a head start in Texas Quantum Race

10-16-2025:
A Texas Legislative bill aims to position the state as a leader in quantum computing, networking and sensing.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI, 8 Rivers Patent More Cost-effective, Efficient Power Generation System

10-15-2025:
Technology will generate, store pure oxygen during off-peak hours to power clean energy cycle.
Read more on swri.org

First-of-its-kind Drone Detection System Launched with Texas DPS Helicopter

10-15-2025:
Technology will detect unmanned aircraft that may pose a potential threat to public safety.
Read more on news4sanantonio.com

The Potency of Compound Thinking

10-14-2025:
A collaboration at UT San Antonio yields a promising cancer-fighting drug and proves the power of united science.
Read more on utsa.edu

UT San Antonio to Help Accelerate Alzheimer’s Research

10-14-2025:
Project aims to translate data into common language for scientists to explore causes, prevention and cures.
Read more on utsa.edu

San Antonio Researchers Lean on AI to Study Urban Heat

10-12-2025:
Sensors, AI and “digital twin” technology will map out areas with heat and poor air quality.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

Compass Rose Ingenuity Opens New High School Wing, Gym at Port San Antonio

10-09-2025:
Building futures in aerospace, robotics, and computer science for San Antonio’s next generation of innovators
Read more on portsanantonio.us

UTSA-based CyManII to Equip Texas Town to Defend Against Cyberattacks

10-08-2025:
Water treatment facility in Mission, TX will be the focus of a pilot program.
Read more on utsa.edu

SwRI pProduces, Evaluates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from E-fuel

10-08-2025:
Multidisciplinary team compares performance, emission data for three types of jet fuel including in-house SAF.
Read more on swri.org

Breakthrough Imaging Technology to Debut at UT Health San Antonio

10-08-2025:
Center for Brain Health will introduce one of the most advanced MRI technologies available.
Read more on uthscsa.edu

SwRI Develops Technology to Deploy Stabilized Solar Arrays

10-07-2025:
Patented technology to provide a rigid “backbone” for deployable structures on the spacecraft.
Read more on swri.org

Local Biomedical Company's Diagnostic Device Takes Off

10-07-2025:
BioAffinity's lung cancer test sales soar as veterans' hospitals drive adoption.
Read more on bizjournals.com

Q&A: Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves

10-07-2025:
With growing demand for warehouse automation, Plus One Robotics appears well-positioned in a market where labor shortages and shipping disruptions are accelerating adoption.
Read more on roboticsandautomationnews.com

Life-saving Tech Now Available in San Antonio

10-05-2025:
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital unveiled a state-of-the-art system that gives patients a better chance at survival.
Read more on kens5.com

UT San Antonio's Be Bold Campaign Raised $575 Million for Research, New Programs

10-04-2025:
Approximately 60,000 donors contributed to the effort.

Read more on expressnews.com

International Program Recognizes Cyber Threat Defender Card Game

10-02-2025:
UTSA-developed game is fast-paced and designed to teach children about real-world cybersecurity concepts.
Read more on utsa.edu

Milestone for Texas A&M-San Antonio Computer Science Program

10-01-2025:
German Villafuerte is the first graduate from the university’s computer science program to enter a Tier One research doctoral program.
Read more on tamusa.edu

Greater:SATX 360 Newsletter - September

09-30-2025:
Hear the latest from Port San Antonio partner Greater:SATX!
Read more on greatersatx.com

Texas Comptroller: Port San Antonio Generates $20 Billion Annually for Texas Economy

09-30-2025:
The latest economic impact study underscores the Port’s growing role as a statewide and global economic engine.
Read more on portsanantonio.us

New Scholarship for Local Physics and Engineering Students

09-30-2025:
The Stephen Fuselier and Elizabeth Packer Endowed Scholarship is available to UT San Antonio physics and electrical engineering students.
Read more on utsa.edu

Registration Now Open – 2025 Dee Howard Drone Competition

09-29-2025:
Learn about the 2025 Drone Competition “Eyes in the Aisles”, present by The Dee Howard Foundation, in partnership with Iconic Drones.
Read more on warehousedrones.org

OCT. 28 - 2025 Cyber Forum: Hack The Future

09-29-2025:
Join the Greater San Antonio Chamber as it highlights our city's role in powering local industry, security and growth.
Read more on sachamber.org

San Antonio Biologist Researching Lifetime Universal Flu Vaccine

09-28-2025:
Luis Martinez-Sobrido is researching a universal vaccine against the flu that would offer broad, long-lasting protection against the seasonal virus.
Read more on sanantonioreport.org

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